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GP07 LXT

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,746 mi
Last recorded165,746 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 LXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 165,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 157,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 157,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 157,378 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 135,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords from inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 129,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,826 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/rear.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 108,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic under tray & engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,690 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 98,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,287 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 90,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 20 May 2013 83,111 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 83,111 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2012 75,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2011 58,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,682 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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GP07 LXT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP07 LXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP07 LXT registered?

GP07 LXT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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